GBR,
There is 10" at that point, the pictures are a little deceiving. I originally didn't even have a post there (the one w/the black hinges on it).
The inspector made me put it in for the reason mentioned. Which was a PITA adding afterwards.
I see what you mean about the 6" sphere; Should I have lowered that railing more? Or used longer spindles and have them attach to the step?

6x6 posts would have added a significant increase in costs, not just for the lumber, but the sleeves, caps, and bases as well. I agree, they would have looked great, but I couldn't justify or afford the costs at the time.
Those railings were ridiculously expensive, (Harvey's EverNew) but the maintenance freedom is priceless.

gmhammes

04-01-2011 01:50 PM

Jealous. Nice deck, and nice space you have there!

Gary in WA

04-02-2011 09:57 PM

Just meant for anyone under the 2006 Deck Code...... The 6" sphere has been Code for some years, to stop babies/toddlers from getting strangled there.